Author: Mwenda Gitonga

AMCEN opens in Nairobi with African ministers urged to take bold action on plastic pollution, climate reparations, and forest protection.

Kenya U20 midfielder Aldrine Kibet is on the brink of a historic move to Spanish LaLiga side Celta Vigo, potentially becoming only the third Kenyan to feature in Spain’s top flight after McDonald Mariga and Michael Olunga. Sources reveal that Kibet’s parents flew to Spain over the weekend to finalize the transfer from Nastic Sports Academy, where the 18-year-old has been developing his talent over the past year. If the deal is completed, Kibet will join Celta Vigo, a club renowned for developing young talent and competing in one of the world’s most elite football leagues. The midfielder’s move would…

Kenyans will pay more for fuel starting July 15, following a new review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) that has pushed prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene upward by Ksh.8.99, Ksh.8.67, and Ksh.9.65 per litre, respectively. In its latest monthly pricing update released on Monday, July 15, EPRA attributed the price hikes to increased global landing costs of petroleum products. New Fuel Prices (July 15 – August 14, 2025) In Nairobi, the new pump prices are: In Mombasa: In Kisumu: Global Factors Behind the Hike EPRA Director-General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria said the increases reflect the rising…

Kenya’s hopes of featuring at the 2027 Rugby World Cup came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday evening after the national 15s side, the Simbas, suffered a narrow 29-23 loss to Zimbabwe’s Sables in a fiercely contested Rugby Africa Cup semifinal held at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Despite leading at halftime and showing moments of brilliance, the Simbas were ultimately outgunned in the second half by a disciplined and clinical Zimbabwe side that now books a date with Namibia in the final, where a direct World Cup qualification slot is at stake. First Half: Fast Start, Missed Conversions, and…

The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed widespread claims circulating on social media that Julia Njoki, a protester arrested during the Saba Saba demonstrations, died while in police custody. In a statement issued on Thursday, NPS spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed Njoki’s death but clarified that she passed away while in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, not in a police cell as previously alleged. There are misleading reports circulating online alleging that Julia Njoki collapsed and died in a police cell after suffering multiple head injuries from an alleged assault by officers. We wish to clarify that this is false,” Muchiri…

Kenyan actress and digital content creator Sandra Dacha has responded candidly to a fan questioning her recent body transformation after she revealed she has lost 33 kilograms in 11 months. The actress took to Instagram to share her progress with a lighthearted caption: 33 kilos down in just 11 months all thanks to @dr_arshni_malde of @tiaclinicskenya. I feel lighter and happier🥰 Sasa nafaa kujiita medium machine😂 July offers are coming. I will keep you posted!” While many fans praised her transformation, one fan took to the comments to challenge Dacha’s earlier stance on body positivity and fitness: I think you…

Senator Crystal Asige delivered a passionate and urgent address during the African Anti-Corruption Day 2025 commemorations held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), warning that Africa risks “losing the point” in its fight against corruption. Addressing a continental audience, Asige called on African nations to refocus on what she termed “the true enemy”—systemic corruption that is crippling institutions, deepening inequality, and undermining democracy. We are once again losing the point when it comes to corruption as a continent,” Senator Asige said. “What we are seeing in Kenya and Africa are citizens suffering from the snare of corruption.” Asige, a…

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Treasurer Japheth Nyakundi has defended the government’s financial empowerment initiatives targeting women and youth, declaring them a core fulfillment of the party’s 2022 campaign promises under the Bottom-Up economic model. Speaking during the Cherangany Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum held at Kipkeikei Grounds on Friday, July 11, 2025, Nyakundi said the programme was a deliberate, grassroots-driven effort aimed at uplifting marginalised communities, particularly women and young people, who were promised economic inclusion. Tulipokuwa tunatafuta kura tulisema tutainua kina mama. Tuinue vijana kutoka bottom kuelekea wapi? Wale walidhani Bottom-Up ni ingine — sasa Bottom-Up ni hii,” said…

TikTok content creator and businessman Kakan Maiyo has been released on a cash bail of Ksh.10,000 after spending two nights in custody at Muthaiga Police Station. His release comes amid growing scrutiny over freedom of expression and dissent in Kenya, particularly on digital platforms. Maiyo, known for his outspoken TikTok videos criticising police brutality and government impunity, was accused of incitement and alarming publication after allegedly making inflammatory remarks targeting police officers and their families. Authorities initially planned to arraign him at the Milimani Law Courts but instead returned him to the station before releasing him on bail. Detained for…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has issued a strong condemnation of President William Ruto’s recent directive to police officers to “shoot in the leg” protesters found vandalising property, warning that such orders reflect a dangerous shift toward the militarisation of law enforcement and violate Kenya’s Constitution. In a detailed statement released on Thursday, Raila Odinga called out what he termed “illegitimate and deadly powers” being granted to police officers under the guise of protest control, insisting that the state must respect the rule of law even when dealing with lawbreakers. In a protest or any other environment that requires law…